I started writing poetry when I moved to Devon. The sea was my initial inspiration and has been a theme to which I return frequently. The pieces I like the most are bound up with Nature and evoke persistent images whenever I read them. Writing has helped me in times of crisis and stress. Putting my thoughts down on paper has been an emotional release experienced at the death of family members, at separation, and the joy of finding my new love. I often carry a poetry notebook and scribble thoughts down, sometimes just words. At some point they will surface in one of my poems. Some of my best thoughts have come to me whilst driving down the motorway to work. Since moving to Spain I have found fresh inspiration for my writing - drifts of almond blossom in early Spring, the effects of midsummer heat and the sights and smells of the 'campo' on daily dog walks - For now I hope you will enjoy the selected poems in this short anthology. Annette Ryder Click here to go to the Poetry Index. Click here to place comments on the poetry. |